A Record Breaking Year For Homicides
Milwaukee is also on pace to to reach record homicide numbers by the end of the year. Will this lead to a more aggressive law enforcement presence? Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/12/us/homicides-major-cities-increase-end-of-year-2021/index.html
The Lasting Stigma of Sex Offender Registration
The stigma of being a registered sex offender can haunt a person long after they have served their sentence. For example, registered offenders cannot be on school grounds without first...
The Consequences of a Holiday Season Domestic Dispute
The holiday season is a cheerful time for many as they spend time with their loved ones and reflect on another year gone by. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also...
Proposal Would Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana
State Rep. Shae Sortwell, R-Two Rivers, and Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Valez, D-Milwaukee, on Tuesday proposed essentially decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. Ortiz-Valez says the biggest benefit from the new proposal would...
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All criminal charges are serious. When faced with felony or misdemeanor charges it is important to have an experienced defense lawyer advocating for your rights and working to limit your...
Dismissal of Juror Serves As Important Reminder
There’s a reason that jury selection should be one of the most contested parts of a jury trial. Source: https://www.npr.org/2021/11/04/1052353703/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-juror-dismissed-for-joke-about-jacob-blake
Why Innocent People Plead Guilty
Depending on the unique circumstances of a criminal case, pleading guilty may be the best way to limit exposure to damaging felony charges and the collateral consequences of having a...
The Most Common Violent Crimes In Wisconsin
Aggravated battery, robbery, rape and homicide were the most common violent criminal offenses reported in Wisconsin last year. Source: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/these-were-the-most-common-violent-crimes-in-wisconson-last-year/
Homicide Charges Increased In 2020
Wisconsin ranks 11th in the nation for filing murder charges and the number of homicides increased in 2020. Source: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2021/10/01/homicide-clearance-rate-in-wisconsin-ranks-near-top-in-nation/
To Testify or to Not Testify…That is the ?
One of the most important decisions a person accused of a crime makes during a jury trial is whether to take the stand and testify. A defendant has the absolute...